§ Mr. Keyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to secure the representation of parents and teachers on the governing bodies of special schools in accordance with the Education Act 1980.
§ Sir Keith JosephMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and I are consulting the local authority associations, teacher associations and other interested parties on a proposal to make an order under section 2(11) of the Education Act 1980. The order would apply the provisions of section 2 and section 3(2) of the Education
Households on means-tested housing assistance Supplementary benefit claimants Others Total As a per cent. of all households Above retirement age 48,200 30,900 79,100 17 Below retirement age 60,700 35,700 96,400 21 Total 108,900 66,600 175,500 38